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Improving Williams F1 team ‘like fixing a bicycle puncture while riding it’ – Robson
The Grove outfit, owned by Dorilton Capital, is currently undergoing updates to its factory infrastructure and making changes to its working processes in an effort to improve its performance on the grid. Both team principal James Vowles and chief technical officer Pat Fry have highlighted the team’s deficiencies compared to rivals, emphasizing the challenges faced during the build of the FW46. The team’s lack of a spare chassis that resulted in Logan Sargeant’s non-start at the Australian GP underscored the need for improvement. Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance at Williams Racing, acknowledged the difficulties of implementing changes while managing racing commitments, likening it to fixing a bicycle puncture while riding it. Despite the challenges, Robson expressed optimism about the ongoing improvements and the team’s progress towards enhancing tools, software, and overall program effectiveness. The team’s focus on addressing long-standing inefficiencies and investing in processes, guided by the honesty and insight of Vowles and Fry, aims to propel Williams Racing towards competitive success in the future.
